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DG57 FZJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,640 mi
Last recorded169,640 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 169,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 165,468 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 165,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 161,840 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 161,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 155,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 147,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,734 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low -discs low

rear brake pads low - discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,973 miles

####STRONG ADVISE##### oil leak at front ,unable to pin point due to covers. power sterring fluid on minimum

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light damaged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,591 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 70,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 52,081 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY WORN & LIPPED....

FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD & N/S BADLY FEATHERED.....

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR PADS HAVE WORN LOW.......Thanx.....

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,081 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY WORN & LIPPED....

FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD & N/S BADLY FEATHERED.....

REAR PADS HAVE WORN LOW.......Thanx.....

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DG57 FZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG57 FZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG57 FZJ registered?

DG57 FZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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